Director, Distribution Center

Director, Distribution Center

Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea : Furniture and dcor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be usedand lovedfor generations.

Description

The Distribution Director is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the overall operations and performance of the distribution network. This role ensures efficiency, cost-effectiveness, compliance, and safety while driving operational excellence and aligning with the company's business goals. The Distribution Director collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, enhance customer satisfaction, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Strategic Leadership : Develop and execute distribution strategies that align with the company's goals. Monitor industry trends and implement innovative practices to maintain a competitive advantage.
• Operational Excellence : Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring timely and accurate order fulfillment. Implement systems and processes to optimize warehouse operations, inventory management, and transportation. Set and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track efficiency, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Make safety a top priority and create a safety-focused culture.
• Team Management : Lead, mentor, and develop distribution managers and teams to achieve operational goals. Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing safety, quality, and accountability.
• Budget Management : Prepare and manage the distribution budget, ensuring cost controls and achieving financial targets. Identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising service quality.
• Collaboration & Communication : Act as a liaison between distribution operations, supply chain, sales, and customer service teams. Ensure clear communication and seamless coordination across all departments.
• Regulatory Compliance : Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to distribution. Maintain safety and quality standards throughout all distribution processes.
• Technology & Process Improvement : Drive the adoption of technologies and systems to streamline operations. Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and scalability.

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Requirements :

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.